Welder

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• Ability to weld together fabricated parts of structural metal products in shop; plan sequence of operation.
• Obtain specified electrode and insert electrode into portable holder or threads consumable electrode wire through portable welding gun; connect cables from welding unit to obtain amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse, as specified by Welding Engineer or Welding Technician and be able to set welding machine wire feed.
• Ability to start power supply to produce electric current; strike (forms) arc which generates heat to melt and deposit metal from electrode to work piece and join edges of work piece.
• Manually guide electrode or gun along weld line, maintaining length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead, as judged from color of metal, sound of weld, and size of molten puddle.
• Ability to weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Examine weld for bead size, overall appearance, and other specifications.
• Ability to lift and position components, manually, using overhead or jib cranes.
• Ability to set up jigs and fixtures; position and clamp work pieces together or assemble them in jig or fixture.
• Ability to straighten warped or bent parts.
• Must be able to read blueprints.
• Ability to grind, chip weld splatter, high spot, burr, and rust from surfaces of structure components.
• Ability to position work pieces manually or by using overhead or jib cranes. Examines and feels surface of work piece for defects.
• Selects grade of abrasive wheel, disk and die grinder bits according to specifications, knowledge of abrasives, and condition of metal, and attaches to grinder.
• Ability to pull trigger to start power tool and move it over surface of work piece to remove scratches, laminated metal, excess weld material, and burrs.
• Ability to load trucks.
• Ability to chip or grind out pits or cracks; replace worn abrasive disks, wheels, and die grinder bits.
• Move assembly to storage area; use portable grinders.
• Regular attendance and punctuality; ability to work on-site and overtime.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and respectfully with the public, customers, vendors, other employees, managers, and executive management.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently in a fast-paced environment and to interchange with others in the department.
• Must be able to operate other small machines.

• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

• Must pass American Welding Society 2g Plate Test and Canadian Welding Bureau. Two years of experience preferred.

At Kelvion, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, Paid Time Off, and holidays. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.

Kelvion thrives on collaboration, embracing diversity of thought, and valuing every voice. Our flexible approach to the way we work places people’s health and satisfaction as a priority, enhancing engagement and fostering career opportunities. We empower engaged individuals to grow, progress and carve their own paths within the company.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at  This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Machinery Manufacturing